🍲🌍 Hunger is rising globally – even in wealthy nations – and experts warn this alarming trend could become the 'new normal.' Here’s the scoop on why millions are struggling to eat despite record food production.
A Reversed Trend
After decades of progress, hunger has spiked since 2019, with 828 million people affected in 2021. Development economist Stephen Devereux calls it a 'global paradox': 'We grow enough food, but systems fail to deliver.'
Rich Countries, Empty Plates
🇬🇧 In the UK, 1 in 7 faced food poverty in 2022, relying on 2,000+ food banks (vs. fewer than 100 in 2012). 🇧🇷 Brazil’s hunger rates doubled post-2014 recession and COVID-19, hitting 33 million by 2022. 🇿🇦 South Africa’s food insecurity affects 45% of its population – worse than Brazil’s numbers.
Root Causes & Solutions
Historical inequality, economic shocks, and political instability are key culprits. Devereux urges: 'Fix broken systems through equity-focused policies – like prioritizing marginalized communities.'
💡 The takeaway? Hunger isn’t about scarcity – it’s about access. Time to rewrite the recipe for a fairer food future.
